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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics – American Brands Archive
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![(first posted 8/11/2017) Scientists loathe the popular term “missing link” when it comes to evolution. Instead, they use the term “transitional fossil” for the remains of a life […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cadillac-deville-2000-2005-william-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000-05 Cadillac DeVille – Transitional Fossil")
Curbside Classic: 2000-05 Cadillac DeVille – Transitional Fossil
Posted on August 11, 2023 | 88 Comments(first posted 8/11/2017) Scientists loathe the popular term “missing link” when it comes to evolution. Instead, they use the term “transitional fossil” for the remains of a life […] -
![(first posted 8/9/2017) I often hear my twenty-something children and their friends talk about “adulting”. Adulting seems to be the practice of what we of an earlier generation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1979OldsCutlassSupreme04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham – Adulting, 1970s Style")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham – Adulting, 1970s Style
Posted on August 9, 2023 | 107 Comments(first posted 8/9/2017) I often hear my twenty-something children and their friends talk about “adulting”. Adulting seems to be the practice of what we of an earlier generation […] -
![“What’s the point?” If you mention the phrase “Pontiac limousine” to many people today, you’ll likely get that type of comment. After all, a limousine was – as the New […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1975-Pontiac-Limousine-RF-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Pontiac Catalina Limousine – Not All Limos Were Fancy")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Pontiac Catalina Limousine – Not All Limos Were Fancy
Posted on August 8, 2023 | 36 Comments“What’s the point?” If you mention the phrase “Pontiac limousine” to many people today, you’ll likely get that type of comment. After all, a limousine was – as the New […] -
![(first posted 11/12/2013. Updated 8/6/2017) 1960-1961 were the two most significant single years in the history of the American Automobile industry. Never before and never again would the Big Three […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CC-210-119-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961-1967 Ford Econoline – The Leader Of The Pack")
Curbside Classic: 1961-1967 Ford Econoline – The Leader Of The Pack
Posted on August 6, 2023 | 87 Comments(first posted 11/12/2013. Updated 8/6/2017) 1960-1961 were the two most significant single years in the history of the American Automobile industry. Never before and never again would the Big Three […] -
![(first posted 7/6/2017) Several months back, when I stumbled across a 1957 Lincoln Premiere at the Brain Melting CARS Dealership, I commented on how the 1957 Lincolns had not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_7047.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1957 Lincoln Premier – How to Spoil a Good Design")
Car Show Classic: 1957 Lincoln Premier – How to Spoil a Good Design
Posted on August 6, 2023 | 94 Comments(first posted 7/6/2017) Several months back, when I stumbled across a 1957 Lincoln Premiere at the Brain Melting CARS Dealership, I commented on how the 1957 Lincolns had not […] -
![(first posted 5/20/2013) I have freely admitted to liking pretty much every Cadillac ever built. That said, there are some Caddys even I have a hard time loving. Case in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/01-06-2013-015-1024x682-e1366575316533.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Cadillac Eldorado – A Swing And A Miss")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Cadillac Eldorado – A Swing And A Miss
Posted on August 5, 2023 | 130 Comments(first posted 5/20/2013) I have freely admitted to liking pretty much every Cadillac ever built. That said, there are some Caddys even I have a hard time loving. Case in […] -
![curbside photos posted at the CC Cohort by trabantusa (first posted 12/12/2013) The Great Aerodynamic Fever hit its peak in the years 1932 – 1934, when the streamlining contagion suddenly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Hupmobile-1935-f.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1935 Hupmobile J-521 Six “Aerodynamic” – Raymond Loewy Helps Usher in The Aerodynamic Era")
Curbside Classic: 1935 Hupmobile J-521 Six “Aerodynamic” – Raymond Loewy Helps Usher in The Aerodynamic Era
Posted on August 4, 2023 | 56 Commentscurbside photos posted at the CC Cohort by trabantusa (first posted 12/12/2013) The Great Aerodynamic Fever hit its peak in the years 1932 – 1934, when the streamlining contagion suddenly […] -
![The 1955 Thunderbird is commonly seen as Ford’s answer to the 1953 Corvette. Although that’s true, inasmuch as the revived and ambitious Ford Motor Company felt it too had to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0921.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1955 Ford Thunderbird – To Be A Sports Car Or Not To Be A Sports Car, That Is The Question")
1955 Ford Thunderbird – To Be A Sports Car Or Not To Be A Sports Car, That Is The Question
Posted on August 3, 2023 | 48 CommentsThe 1955 Thunderbird is commonly seen as Ford’s answer to the 1953 Corvette. Although that’s true, inasmuch as the revived and ambitious Ford Motor Company felt it too had to […] -
![This post calls forth some of the smaller details about this 1963 Mercury Meteor Custom 2-Door Hardtop Coupe. I take that angle, since this is a vehicle that has been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/63meteor_taillight.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Mercury Meteor Custom – It’s the Little Things That Count")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Mercury Meteor Custom – It’s the Little Things That Count
Posted on August 2, 2023 | 36 CommentsThis post calls forth some of the smaller details about this 1963 Mercury Meteor Custom 2-Door Hardtop Coupe. I take that angle, since this is a vehicle that has been […] -
![(first posted 8/1/2017) Ever since fellow editor JP Cavanaugh excoriated a 1973 Ford LTD, I have been on diligent patrol for one to provide a much-needed counterpoint to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_7395.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Ford LTD – It’s Not Easy Being Green")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Ford LTD – It’s Not Easy Being Green
Posted on August 1, 2023 | 119 Comments(first posted 8/1/2017) Ever since fellow editor JP Cavanaugh excoriated a 1973 Ford LTD, I have been on diligent patrol for one to provide a much-needed counterpoint to […] -
![(first posted 7/31/2017) In today’s world where SUVs/CUVs come in all shapes and sizes, with everything from car-based, front-wheel drive, inline-3s to truck-based, four-wheel drive, V8s and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/thumb_IMG_3950_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer – Iconic")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer – Iconic
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 66 Comments(first posted 7/31/2017) In today’s world where SUVs/CUVs come in all shapes and sizes, with everything from car-based, front-wheel drive, inline-3s to truck-based, four-wheel drive, V8s and […] -
![Here’s a menacing creature, tightly wearing its dark tailored suit, and ready to push lesser creatures out of the way on looks alone. Finally, a colonnade GM body had crossed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_20230726_134709060_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe With Floor Shifter – A Victim Of Fashion")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe With Floor Shifter – A Victim Of Fashion
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 29 CommentsHere’s a menacing creature, tightly wearing its dark tailored suit, and ready to push lesser creatures out of the way on looks alone. Finally, a colonnade GM body had crossed […] -
![(first posted 7/28/2017) I was making a quick run to Lowes on Wednesday, and what greeted my in the parking lot? A pristine International Travelall. Wow; it looks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CC-333-084.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1971 International Travellall – Time Traveller")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1971 International Travellall – Time Traveller
Posted on July 28, 2023 | 42 Comments(first posted 7/28/2017) I was making a quick run to Lowes on Wednesday, and what greeted my in the parking lot? A pristine International Travelall. Wow; it looks […] -
![(first posted 8/5/2011) Once upon a time, there were few more desirable things on earth than a big, expensive, luxurious convertible. From the 1920s through the jet age, the luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1969CadillacDeVilleConv04-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible – Please Turn Out the Lights When You Leave")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible – Please Turn Out the Lights When You Leave
Posted on July 27, 2023 | 91 Comments(first posted 8/5/2011) Once upon a time, there were few more desirable things on earth than a big, expensive, luxurious convertible. From the 1920s through the jet age, the luxury […] -
![The year was 2011. I was in the thrall of my new avocation, which was that thing called (then, as now) Curbside Classic. It seemed that every day I stopped […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1979-Ford-Thunderbird-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Thunderbird – It’s All In The Name")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Thunderbird – It’s All In The Name
Posted on July 27, 2023 | 36 CommentsThe year was 2011. I was in the thrall of my new avocation, which was that thing called (then, as now) Curbside Classic. It seemed that every day I stopped […]
